Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the service connection claims for left and right hip disorders to ensure a VA examination is conducted, as there may be a nexus between the Veteran's current hip disorder and his active military service.
The deciding factor: A VA examination is necessary due to the low threshold under McLendon indicating that the Veteran's current hip condition may be related to an in-service event or injury.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip disorder, right hip disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107447
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